"We want him to know that w are praying for full recovery, physically and emotionally, for him and for our daughter, and for anyone else affected by this incident, which has been traumatic for all concerned.

"This assault was completely out of character for Lauren, who has always been a gentle and caring person.

"She did her best to comply with the requirements of the UKA and IAAF for transgender runners.

"During 2015, conflicting rulings were received by Lauren and the WFRA about her eligibility.

"UKA retrospectively removed her from the lists. She appealed against this.

"After a long delay, she was verbally promised reinstatement, but this was not done.

"All the stress and confusion triggered a mental health crisis.

"She felt traumatised and had flashbacks which caused fantasies of doing something drastic.

"She twice asked for help from the NHS, but was not referred for psychiatric help.

"Whatever the technical psychiatric diagnosis, it is clear to us as parents that the assault is only understandable as a consequence of a mental health crisis precipitated by the affair with UKA."

Jeska carried out the attack in a row over her being stripped of her medals because she was born a man.

Ralph Knibbs is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in the attack.

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